Zander Clark on why Hearts vs Rangers ref was 'killing' him as keeper assesses Euro 2024 chances

Zander Clark has joked Don Robertson was "killing" him during Hearts' draw with Rangers after preventing him from beefing up his stats.

The Jambos goalkeeper was pleased to be back in the starting line-up to face Gers and on top of that to make a number of good saves ahead of Steve Clarke announcing his Scotland squad for Euro 2024. But he joked that a number of offside decisions robbed him of more stops to add to his numbers.

Clark said: "It was good to get back on the pitch and contribute with some big saves. A couple of them will probably not get logged because Don kept giving offsides! He was killing me a bit! No, I didn't know they were offside so they were good saves, to be fair. It would have been much better if the goals-against was zero but it's pleasing to make those saves when called upon.

"It was a busy game but that's always good. If you can produce a few saves when you are being busy, it helps. I'm disappointed to concede three, obviously, but I thought it was a pretty even game and enjoyable to be a part of.”

The 31-year-old hopes to be named in Clarke's squad this week after being a regular. He reckons he has done enough after a strong season as Jambos number one.

"I've played the majority of the season,” said Clark. “When Craig (Gordon) has been in he has done well. It's out of our hands now, it's the manager's decision.

“I feel that, over the course of the season, I've probably done enough but I don't want to count the chickens before they are hatched. We'll wait and see. I've been happy with my form and it helps when the team is doing well.

“It gives you that bit of confidence. I've been delighted with the contributions I've made throughout the season. When you finish the season so highly in the league it's always pleasing. I don't know if this is my best season. I had a couple of good seasons at St Johnstone, obviously.